Chapter 36: To Wield the Unwieldly

Stadium…

Two warriors stood on center stage gazing into to each others eyes. With their own goals yet to be accomplished, nothing would stand in their way and they had every intention to fight to the death.

Naruto, with a tight grip on Heaven's Blade, was watching Aisu closely. The man that stood before him managed to kill Ryuho who skills surpassed his own. He couldn't take this man lightly at all. Every move had to be well calculated. His bunshins wouldn't work. Hiraishin wouldn't work either unfortunately; this he knew all to well. Kouen had exploited that flaw and he knew that any first rate shinobi would as well.

Naruto moved from his spot at blinding speed appearing in front of Aisu. Swinging his blade, Aisu vanished from his spot and Naruto connected with air. Twirling the sword in his left hand, he raised the blade above his head to stop the ebony colored 'Dragon Fang' from behind and above. The force of the strike broke the ground beneath his feet.

Turning his head to Aisu, a grin was present on Naruto's face. One was also present on Aisu's as well. In an instant, both warriors vanished from the site of all who watched appearing high in the air. Their blades clashed, and then they vanished once again. The ground was the next place that they appeared; again, their swords met once again before vanishing from sight.

Naruto appeared on the stadium wall. Resting on one knee with the ever present white glow, he wondered where the Raikage disappeared to. He got his answer when he heard roaring and saw a visible dragon in the form of sound waves flying directly at him.

In the Stands…

Yumi hands rested closely against her heart praying for Naruto's safety. Hayami was also watching Naruto intently hoping for the same thing.

Konohamaru watched as the attack was on course to hitting Naruto. Hanabi was the first to say something, "If he gets hit, he is done for."

Hinata, who was kneeling down next to Shinji and Tsunade, who were being healed by Sakura, said with confidence, "Just watch Naruto-kun. You will see how his training has paid off."

Rin seconded that, "Watch the boy closely, you will see the strength of 'Heaven's Blade'" Everyone watched curiously.

Stadium…

Naruto waited as the attack got close enough. When it did, he stood up slowly and swung his sword in a downward slash. White chakra in the form of a 'Crescent Moon', which happens to be the name of the attack, destroyed the dragon and continued toward the surprised Aisu.

Before the crescent moon shaped chakra hit the ground, Aisu vanished from view. The attack cut into the ground with a force that caused the ground to break up and rubble to fly everywhere. There was now a hole forming in a straight line that marked the ground.

In the stands…

Everyone one was in awe. Hinata who was looking at Naruto said to the group, "Naruto-kun trained really hard during his time at Naiya-sensei's place. That attack looked much more powerful than what I saw six months ago."

"Naruto trained night and day when he was with me, to the point of passing out. The reason we were late is because he was training and needed extra time to recover. But yes, he did train really hard. The funny thing is… this is only just a small portion of what he can do." Rin informed the group.

Yokoana smirked, "Irony is funny thing."

Kurenai glanced at the young princess and asked, "How so?"

"The same kid who saved this village eighteen years ago is fighting to save it again. A power like this only comes along once in the blue and for the Leaf to give it up due to personal vendettas was just simply stupid, for lack of a better term." Yokoana answered.

"I agree with you completely." Everyone turned to Tsunade, who was injured but strong enough to stand.

"Exiling Naruto was the hardest decision that I ever had to make, but I did it for his own safety, so I believed. If I had to do it over would I? The short answer… Yes." This answer wasn't what was expected by the crowd.

Yokoana next question was, "Why?"

"Simple… Naruto is too good for the Leaf Village. The first time I saw that runt I thought he was rude, loud, and obnoxious. Even so, his heart was pure gold. About six years ago we ran into Orochimaru and Kabuto, this was before I became Hokage. I was afraid of blood and Kabuto used that weakness against me. Similar to what just happen a few minutes ago, Kabuto was about to kill me. Naruto, in the brightest orange suit, something no shinobi would be caught dead in, shielded me from the attack." Tsunade took her eyes off Yokoana and cast her gazed on Naruto.

She watches Naruto, who was looking around for the Raikage. When the wielder of 'Dragon's Flame' appeared in front of him, he stopped the blade with his sword. A sword battle ensued between the two. A smile formed on her injured face, "He saved me. He was kicked around like a rag doll and there was no hope for him. Naruto was going to die… so I thought."

She watched as Naruto disappeared from view avoiding another strike from Aisu's blade. "Naruto caught the Kunai aimed at his heart in his hand. Using a Kage Bunshin, he formed the Rasengan and struck Kabuto with it. His courage, his will… it is the reason I am the Godaime in the first place. When I lost my brother, my husband, and Senzairu, whom I thought was dead at the time, I lost all hope. But Naruto revived that hope and he would be the one to carry on their dreams. But it wasn't meant to be."

Yokoana could see the sadness suddenly appear in Tsunade's eyes. "So his dream died with yours?"

Tsunade shook her head, "Not at all. At first it did, but a certain determined shinobi revived that dream. Most will tell you that Naruto has had a strong influence on this kid and when I look at him I see a person with the heart to lead this village."

Asuma glanced at Konohamaru who wasn't paying any attention to Tsunade, and then back to Tsunade with a look of disbelief, "You got to be kidding me?"

"No faith in the boy Asuma?" Tsunade asked.

"Hokage… I don't know… he doesn't seem like one." Asuma said.

"The ones we sleep on usually surprise us." Yokoana pointed out.

"I suppose. So do you think Naruto can win Tsunade-sama?" Asuma asked. This caused Genma, Aoba, Kurenai, Sasame, Rin, Hinata, Sakura, and an injured Shinji to look at her.

"He has surpassed me, if he can't do it then who can?" The group turned back to focus on the fight.

Battlefield…

Two of the four swords of legends connected. The glowing white 'Heaven's Blade' and the onyx 'Dragon Fang' was pressed firmly against one another as their wielders struggled for dominance. Vying for power, both warriors end their struggle in a draw when they both jumped back.

Aisu looked in the boys eyes. They were different from the last time he saw him in Sea country. They were still confident but they weren't this… certain, that was the word to describe what he saw. "So he thinks that just because he has that blade he automatically wins? This boy is in for a rude awakening. I will admit, he is stronger than I expected but if this is…"

Naruto hiraishin'd behind the man who was caught off guard by this. Aisu jumped back. His eyes were glued to the blade that slowly flew mere meters from his throat

"That jutsu… that hiraishin is dangerous. If I didn't react fast enough his blade would have claimed my life. Even though that technique is strong there is still a weakness. I wonder if he will use it again, if he does it will be his life." Aisu attention was on the blade that was out of his range.

Naruto cursed himself,"Shit, I had an opening to end it and he escapes. His speed… to even be able to react to me teleporting then using Shunshin from that distance is amazing in itself. This guy is very skilled; hiraishin can't be used in this battle. If I use it he will surely capitalize."

In the Stands…

Konohamaru punched his hand, "Shit, bro almost had him."

Makeinu, who was watching with admiration in his eyes commented, 'That guy is awesome. If he keeps using that jutsu then he can take that guy down no problem."

"For once you're right" Ranpu said.

"It would be in his best interest to keep using it." Hanabi said.

Tsunade on the other hand frowned at what she saw. "No, if he keeps using it he puts himself at risk."

"What do you mean?" Konohamaru asked.

"She means that his jutsu is incomplete" Rin stated. Everyone turned to her.

"What do you mean Rin-san?" Konohamaru asked.

"The jutsu allows the user to teleport anywhere the kunai or the seal mark is located, that much is true. However, it also allows the user, when mastered, to teleport anywhere within the kunai's radius. The radius is determined by the user ability to summon them self. The problem with this is that Naruto can only teleport within 3 meter radius of the kunai. Aisu has seen this, which is why he dropped his guard slightly. He wants Naruto to use that jutsu again. Naruto's best chance was just now and he lost it. From here on out, this fight will be a shougi match." Rin informed the group.

"He will pull it off." A weak Shinji stated.

Hayami turned around, "Shinji-nii, you're okay."

Giving a weak smile, "Of course…more importantly… that shouldn't matter. This battle will remain a sword duel. Naruto has the training of the Minashu clan, he trained with Ryuho himself so his swordsmanship is on the level of Aisu's. He has 'The Sword of the Heavens', and he is strong. He can do it."

Yokoana turned to the guy who was having his chest wrapped by Sakura, "So you think he can do it as well… I believe so too. "

"Why doesn't the guy decorate the field with Kunai's to extend his radius to the whole field?" Genma pointed out.

Tsunade shook her head, "Wouldn't work. Aisu recognized the weakness and has probably formulated a defense strategy already. There could have been only two things Naruto could have done to have been able to use the hiraishin to win this battle. One would have been executing your plan ASAP or two, mastered the hiraishin completely. Since he has done neither, he now has to rely on other abilities."

Sasame continue to watch her friend fight on even ground with the powerhouse of a Raikage, "Naruto will definitely win. He's determined, and he is fighting for a cause."

Everyone attention went back to the fight. They watch in awe.

Battlefield…

Naruto landed a few feet away from Aisu. Gripping his sword tighter, the young Heaven's Blade wielder disappeared from everyone's view except Aisu.

Aisu closed his eyes then smiled. Jumping in the air and avoiding the blade, the Raikage executed a round house kick that connected with Naruto's face. While the kick sent Naruto heading toward the opposite side of the battle field. Performing an upward slash with his blade sent a wave of black fire at Naruto, the Raikage wondered how the kid would counter if he could at all.

Naruto tilted his head to see the incoming flame. Having to react quick, executing a back flip, he landed on his feet. Bringing his sword forth and pointing it at Aisu's incoming flame wave, the tip of Naruto sword became brighter then the already glowing sword. His thoughts immediately went to Ryuho

Flashback…

Standing on the grass with the beaming sun touching the back of his neck as he rested his hand on his knees, Naruto was trying to regain his strength.

Ryuho, who had his arms folder watch his pupil closely, "I told you that it wouldn't be this easy. For someone who said it would take a week is pushing the two month mark."

"This technique is harder then I thought. How can I focus that much chakra to a specific point then release it, you would have to have perfect or near perfect chakra control." Naruto said in a complaining tone.

"Really, I never had perfect chakra control and I still manage. Enough with the excuses and stand up straight, Stop worrying about sending chakra to the tip of the blade. Visualize it and feel it. When the time comes, you will know when to release it." Ryuho grabbed his sword that rested on his left him. Drawing it from its scarab, He pointed about 20 degrees to his right. In a second a large blast in the shape of and open triangle flew in the air.

Naruto knelt down to pick up his sword that was resting on the ground in front him. Holding the sword with both hands, Naruto pointed the sword toward the Heaven's, he then closed his eyes, "Okay Naruto focus. Visualize it."

Once he saw the chakra in his head form into the blade, he could feel the concentration at the tip of the blade. "Not yet…Not yet… NOW!"

The instant he screamed in his head his eyes shot open and a big blast of chakra taking the shape of open triangle shot toward the sky. Naruto smiled at his success. When he turned to Ryuho, he received a nod of acknowledgement from him.

End of Flashback…

"This is for you Ryuho-sensei."

He smirked, "Sky Slash". A burst of white chakra shot from Naruto's blade tip, in the form of a sideward 'V', engulfed Aisu's flame wave and continued toward him as it cancelled out the jutsu.

Aisu smiled. Raising his left hand, he caught the white chakra in the palm of his hand and threw it to the side as if it was nothing; the chakra landed and destroyed a section of the stadium.

Naruto eyes widened in shock, "Impossible…"

In the Stands…

Shinji who had his arm around Hinata for support was also shocked, "He stopped it with one hand… but how?"

Tsunade didn't like this, "I have no idea. This guy is stronger then I had thought. A power like this… it is unbelievable even compared to the Sannin."

Yumi looked at Naruto with worried eyes, "Naruto-kun…"

Konohamaru, who was Naruto biggest fan, punched his hand, "Shit, he stopped bro's attack. It's cool, I'm sure Naruto-niisan has much more to show."

"Well you are right about that."

Everyone turned listened to Rin, "That technique I never saw, but I did see all of the techniques for Heaven's Blade and if he decides to use any then it will definitely turn the battle in his favor. You all saw what 'Crescent Moon' and 'First Light' can do. Imagine what three more techniques can do."

"First Light? I only saw him use 'Crescent Moon' and that last attack." Hanabi said causing everyone to nod in agreement.

" 'First Light' is the swords first Technique. The glowing that you see coming from the sword is 'First Light'. You can use the other techniques without this jutsu but this amplifies it. But that's not the purpose of 'First Light'. The true purpose is that when using this technique you can cut through virtually anything, except the'The Four Swords Of Legend'. This is why the blade is revered; only three swords can stand against it. Anything else would be nothing against it." Shinji explained.

"That sword sounds like its trouble." Hanabi said while looking at Naruto.

"Not trouble, just a powerful tool in the right hands." Shinji stated as Hinata balanced him.

"So that means Naruto-niisan is going to win?" Hayami said with happiness in her voice and a smile on her face.

Shinji shook his head, "It doesn't necessarily mean that. I will say this though… Naruto has surpassed all of us here. Don't worry, he should be okay."

A big loud clang sound followed by a gust of wind, caused everyone to turn to the arena, only to see Naruto and Aisu struggling for dominance once again.

Battlefield…

White aura and black flame danced among each other as the two warriors responsible for these two auras and flames. Aisu used his speed to vanish. Ducking, avoiding the black blade from cleaving his head, a few blond strands where the blade's victim. Gripping both hands on the hilt, Naruto swung aiming the sword at Aisu torso, the blade sliced thin air.

The leader of the cloud village avoided the blade by using the same speed he used to perform his previous attack.

Appearing on the stadium wall, he looked down on Naruto, "You are pretty good boy, but you still have ways to go before you are my equal. That slashing attack you used can't stop me. You saw what I did without any hesitation. Naruto, I have no beef with you. I will give you a chance to join me. If not then you will die."

Naruto pointed his sword at Aisu, "Ha, die? I'm not going to die Aisu, don't think I'm that green to miss what you did. Against anyone else that might have worked, but against me it won't work. Using enough of the black flame to form a shield in your hand and then deflecting my jutsu like it was nothing was genius, but I saw through it so it wasn't that great. So stop playing games Aisu and I will stop playing games as well. You have yet to see what 'Gengetsu' can really do."

"Oh… is that so? Well Uzumaki, you still have yet to make me worry. You seem to be the hope for the people, admirable. I wonder what will happen when you die." Fading from his location, Aisu caused Naruto eyes to widen slightly.

"His speed just increased."

Jumping to the side, Naruto avoided the blade that skinned his cheek. Before Naruto could land he turned his head slowly to see Aisu appear right behind him.

Holding the black sword as flames surrounded, he grinned at Naruto and his soon to be victory. "It's over."

With a swift slash, Aisu frowned he saw a yellow flash that caused him to miss the striking blow to his opponent. His eyes slowly inched over to the stands, where Naruto had teleported himself to.

Standing next to Hayami, Naruto watched Aisu. "Shit, if it wasn't for Hayami's kunai that guy would have finished me off. His speed has elevated greatly, so much so that I can follow but can't keep up… not the way I am. I have to pull more power forth."

Everyone was watching Naruto, who was standing on the railing looking down at Aisu.

"You can't give him an opening Naruto, he will capitalize on it. You have giving him too many already." Tsunade pointed out.

"That may be true… but he has given a fair share of his own as well. Besides its like I told him… I'm still not going all out." White chakra flared up once more.

Hayami looked down at the man who was wearing a grin of assurance. She then looked at Naruto. "Nii-san the Raikage… he's the one that killed kaa-san, tou-san, and everyone, right?"

"Yes." Naruto answer was short and to the point.

"Niisan… don't die. He already hurt Shinji-nii, and is the reason why I don't have family… please nii-san don't die?"

Naruto turned to the girl giving her a genuine smile, "Don't worry Hayami, I will protect you."

Aisu was tired of the talking. Appearing in front of Naruto, his sword came down on Naruto. It would have had it not been stopped by the sword in Naruto's hands.

Naruto, who was still looking at Hayami spoke, "Don't think that I dropped my guard for one second."

Shinji's eyes was in shock "So fast… I couldn't follow."

Tsunade was thinking the same thing, "This guy… his speed increased but Naruto is able to follow, that is a good thing. I hope he doesn't have anymore moves up his sleeve."

In a swift motion, Naruto forced him back with a swing of his blade. Aisu was speeding toward the ground, but faded from view once more. Naruto looked up when he saw he was high above everyone.

Doing a one handed seal, a dragon came from a warp hole created in the sky. The dragon flew toward Naruto and everyone else.

Senzairu who was in the barrier panicked, "Oh no, That is the 'Black Flame Dragon', if that hits it will burn all in its path."

Naruto didn't panic at all. Instead of panicking he raised his sword and aimed it at the incoming dragon.

Rin, who was watching spoke, "He's finally going to use that."

"What is he doing Rin-san?" Konohamaru asked.

"Just watch." Everyone watched Naruto.

Rin watched Naruto closely, "It took you awhile to get this one down. I remember the day you mastered it perfectly."

Flashback 4 months ago…

It was night in the mountains and Naruto was still training. Rin, who was in stand at the front door with her arms folded, watch the boy practice. "You should come in the house Naruto and start fresh tomorrow you've been at it for about 3 weeks now."

"I think I got it. Watch Rin, let me show you what I mean." Naruto held the handle of the sword with both hands. Glowing green, he watched as his own energy surrounding the sword was sucked in.

Bringing the sword back, Naruto thrust forward and a green beam shot from the sword putting a whole in the nearby tree. Naruto was happy by this. "Yes I did it, finally it worked."

Rin was skeptical "Worked? I was expecting more from that jutsu."

Naruto, who was fatigued, which showed in his movements, headed back toward Rin. "Your missing the point Rin, it was weak, but look at the condition I'm in, how long I've been training, and my chakra level. Picture the technique at full strength. That beam would have been larger and would have erased everything within its path."

"I never thought about it like that. So how many more do you have to master?" Rin asked.

"Two, totaling five. There are seven as you know, but special requirements are needed for those two techniques that not even I'm sure about. But it doesn't matter…" A grin formed on Naruto's face. Rin could now see the assured and confident look in his eyes.

"I will master them. If not within the three month's I have left then someday."

"Well, you should come in and eat." Rin walked back in the house.

Naruto stood up and followed, "Are we having ramen?"

Rin yelled, "Hell no. I'm tired of that stuff I made something different."

End Of Flashback…

The Heaven's Blade in his hand started to turn green. Energy looked as if it was being sucked in by the blade. Naruto placed his left hand on the blade and spread his legs for support. Holding the sword that pointed at Aisu with both hands, he whispered 'KashikousenTenmou.' A large beam of light that was about three feet wide and nine feet high came from the sword and headed toward the dragon.

The beam raced toward the dragon and when it connected, a large explosion was created in the sky, destroying the dragon it made contact with. Aisu had to lean to his left to avoid the beam from striking him"That jutsu… is too dangerous. This kid… I have to stop him. He's pushing me to my limit in this stage."

Naruto moved so fast that it looked like he teleported from his spot only to appear above Aisu, who eyes widen, not out of fear but out of shear surprise. Holding the sword high above his head preparing for what would be the final strike, Naruto bought the sword down on Aisu.

Looking into the eye of the boy before him, Aisu smiled. Naruto saw the black flame engulf Aisu. Before he could react a big explosion of black occurred in the air that caused black flames to fall to various parts of the stadium.

One flame was heading toward the group, but Hinata performed a few hand seal and slammed her hand into the ground ' Gofu Kakuheki' where Hinata slammed her fingers, a blue lines of chakra raced to different areas on the ground near their section forming an invisible pentagon barrier. Everyone knew it was a barrier was when the flames were deflected away.

Tsunade turned to Hinata kneeling on one knee. "In such a short time she has come this far with her sealing techniques. Naiya you have truly found someone to carry on your legacy."

Hanabi was watching her sister in amazement "Hinata, I had no idea she knew how to do something of this magnitude. The skill set required to forming barrier jutsu using the sealing art is difficult enough, but to be able to form a shield surrounding us without aid is amazing."

Senzairu was watching the group but Hinata more so then anyone else "That girl… she is key to getting me out of here. If she can break this barrier, I can take care of these guys no problem."

Hayami wasn't really worrying about the barrier. She was looking at Naruto's last location. She didn't find any traces of Naruto anywhere. In a panic she yelled out, "Naruto-niisan!"

Hokage Monument Five Minutes later…

Sasuke landed on top of the Hokage monument. He figured this would be the best place to release all of the stadium patrons. Sasuke pulled out a scroll with a snake symbol. Opening the scroll, Sasuke wiped one of the many cuts on his body and slammed his had to the ground 'Kuchiyose no Jutsu' A large snake appeared with the Sharingan tomoes in its eyes. Opening its mouth, the snake spit out all of the humans that were in its stomach.

When the last person was out, Sasuke dismissed the snake and broke the genjutsu placed on them. When the jutsu was broke, people started to slowly wake.

"Where am I?"

"What's going on?'

"How did I get here?"

Sasuke spoke loud enough to gain everyones attention, "Listen up! All of you were placed under a genjutsu while in the stadium. We are currently at war however, enemy forces have retreated. There is still a major battle going on right now that will determine who will be the victor. Cloud or Leaf."

One of the Leaf shinobi stepped up, "Sasuke-san, Tsunade-sama is fighting to protect us right? The Hokage-sama is so great."

"No." Sasuke answer was simple and short.

"It's Naruto isn't it?" Sasuke turned to his left to see the bridge builder he met all those years ago in wave.

"Yes." There were various talks amongst the people involved. So confused by what was going on, others, mainly the leaf, angered that Uzumaki was fighting and not Tsunade.

One of the old shinobi panicked, "Hokage-sama… is she…"

"She's alive. Her life… she owes that to Naruto. He saved her." Sasuke informed the group.

Inari spoke, "Sasuke-san, why is he fighting for this village? Wasn't he banished?"

Sasuke turned to the stadium and shrugged, "I don't know. Your guess is as good as mine."

The younger female shinobi population, along with some of the elder female population was excited seeing Sasuke with his shirt off. Sasuke turned his head to one of the male shinobi that was present, "Bring a medical unit to this area immediately. Have them tend to all those that were injured during the battle."

There were some people who were caught up in the battle while under genjutsu. Some hand broken arms, gashes and other injuries. One of the females, one around his age walked up to him, "Sasuke-kun you sure don't need any help. I can tend to your injuries if you'd like?"

The other females were made at her and it showed in their eyes. Sasuke said politely, "No, I'm fine. Focus on those who really need aid, I will be fine."

The girl walked away with her shoulders sagging. Tsunami touched Sasuke on the shoulder slightly, "Is there any thing we can do?"

"Yes, help the injured also."

"What do you plan on doing?" Tazuna asked.

"Well, when I regain a little bit of my strength, I will head back to the stadium. But for now, I will help here." Sasuke answered. "Until then, get the job done tonkichi."

The Stadium…

A few minutes had passed and everyone was looking for Naruto and Aisu. When Aisu appeared on the ground unharmed, everyone was now even more worried about Naruto. Hayami watched Aisu "Naruto-niisan he's not dead. Not dead…"

Shinji, who was now standing, but still heavily injured, looked at the girl grip the rail. 'Something is different about her, something feels weird so familiar what is that feeling?"

Aisu looked around. "I know you're not dead Uzumaki. What are you planning for me? Maybe use your kunai." Aisu send wave of fire at the location of one of the kunai's. This continued until every kunai that Naruto threw in the stadium was destroyed. The only remaining kunai was the on the girl had and Aisu didn't know about that one. He did however question how was Naruto able to teleport to that location. Then it hit him, "One of them has a kunai on them. It seems that one is using a barrier to protect them from harm. This will destroy it."

Before Aisu could prepare his technique Naruto erupted from the ground in front of him and swung his sword. Aisu side stepped the blade and jumped back. But the real Naruto appeared behind him. With a swift swing blood was drawn.

Landing on opposite ends, Naruto rested the blade on his shoulder and turned to face Aisu, who had his back turned. "You're pretty fast when you need to be."

Aisu, who touched the thin cut, less then half a centimeter wide on his neck, smiled, "So are you. You're pretty amazing you know that kid. You're the first person to draw my blood since Ryuho, even if it's only a little. What you did is nothing short of commendable. It really is a shame that you can't aid me in my quest Naruto, you would have made the perfect right-hand, someone I could turn it over to one day, but it wasn't meant to be. Uzumaki Naruto, I'm done with this little game of ours. From here on out, I will not cut you any slack."

Naruto closed his eyes and moved his side to side popping his neck. "Well it's about time." His expression became serious "I don't plan on holding back either."

The aura around the two shinobi flared once more. Once again, both shinobi vanished from view.

Outside of the stadium…

Jiraiya and Kakashi's group was heading back to the stadium. Lee, who was traveling along side "Gai-sensei, do you think Hokage-sama's okay?"

Gai nodded, "I'm sure she is Lee."

Kakashi looked at Neji, "Can you confirm Neji?"

Neji activated his Byakugan to look miles ahead to see if she was okay. His eyes widen at what seeing. Also, everyone could see the shock. " Naruto his chakra level… even though it elevated before he left it was nowhere near what I'm seeing."

"So the boy is going to be okay?" Jiraiya said.

"I don't know because what I'm seeing with Naruto…. Is the exact same thing I'm seeing with the Raikage. One thing is for certain… Naruto has surpassed his Five-tails form." Kakashi one visible eye expanded, along with Tenten, Kiba, Shino, who was hidden behind shades, Naiya's Jiraiya's, Gai, and Lee.

Kakashi looked in front him "How strong is this Raikage? If what you saying are true then the war will be determined by the winner of this battle, if it comes to that…"

Kakashi pulled up the side of hiate that covered his left eye, "Then I will have no choice."

Naiya glance over at Kakashi, "What do you mean by that Kakashi?"

"You will find out if the time comes, hopefully Naruto will have enough strength to defeat this guy." Kakashi comments caused Naiya to frown a little.

Jiraiya on the other hand was worried about his pupil, "Don't do anything stupid Naruto."

Heading towards Cloud…

The group of Cloud shinobi that was carrying Kouen came to a halt upon his command. One of the Jounin's asked, "Kouen-sama, why do you request we stop."

Kouen smiled, "For the first time in a long time, a shinobi has the ability to stand toe to toe with Aisu. Uzumaki Naruto, eh? Someone worth being a rival."

"What do you mean? Are you saying this guy is going to beat my father?" Reido asked.

"Sensei didn't mean it like that Reido-kun. There is no way…" Tsuki was cut off by Kouen's laughter.

"Finally… someone is strong enough to challenge him and win. Once I am healed I will train harder and then I will stand before Naruto again. Your father… he has met his match." Kouen said.

Reido was getting angry, "Are you saying this because you were incapable of defeating him?"

"Foolish child, do you think that a person who holds the nine-tails would be an easy opponent?" Reido was stunned by the news along with everyone else.

"He's like you." Tsuki asked.

"Not even close. He's stronger. We really don't have anymore time to waste, let's get back to the village." Kouen motioned for the group to head out.

As they moved out and carried Kouen, these were the thoughts that ran through his mind"Uzumaki Naruto, I've made you my rival… the person that I live to beat. Don't disappoint me by losing." The group continued home, back to Cloud.

Back at the Stadium 15 minutes later…

Not much was happening with the battle, it was a stand still. Both warriors were giving their all and neither was gaining an inch in regards to advantage. Black blade met white blade. White chakra mixed with black flame. Determination in the eyes of both was visible.

Those that were visible saw two blurs past each other in mid air. That much was true; Aisu and Naruto had passed by one another after performing an attack against the other. Sailing pass one another, both warrior glanced out of the corner of their eye at the other. A thin cut formed on Naruto's cheek causing blood to get sucked into the wind as he moved forward.

The same happened to Aisu, but the cut was slightly smaller then the one that was on Naruto. Landing on the ground Naruto and Aisu were standing about 20 feet away from one another with their backs to the other.

Aisu facial expression was completely void of joy or even sadness. His voice was heard by all, even if it wasn't loud. "Kid, do you even know what you are fighting for?"

"Of course I do, that is a stupid question?" Naruto said.

"Is it really? I ask again, do you know what you are fighting for?"

Naruto wondered why he asked a question like this at this time. Naruto didn't understand but he did have an answer, "I fighting to make sure you don't hurt anyone else."

"Is that your only reason Uzumaki Naurto?" Aisu asked in serious tone.

"Yes, why else would I be fighting?" Naruto questioned.

"Simple, you like fighting. You're a warrior Naruto and you can't deny that part of you. Yet you stand here and tell yourself that you are fighting to protect everyone when if fact you have another motive as well." Aisu pointed out.

Naruto turned around to face Aisu back, "Never said I wasn't here to fight. I'm a shinobi; you can't be a shinobi without having some interest in battle. But the goal of stopping you is stronger than the thought of just fighting you."

"So you think your goal is going to stop me? My goal… no my dream is stronger. I believe in it too damn much to let it die here. You speak of goals, ones you have only resurrected during these seven months, but mine has been with me since I was six years old Uzumaki. The world…it needs a leader. Someone to guide it, to tell it right from wrong, and punish those who need to be punished."

"You talk about changing the world so much why are you waging war and why have you murdered and entire family?" Naruto said with slight anger.

Aisu turned to face Naruto, "That's simple… sometimes you have to do what is necessary to get results regardless of how morally wrong it may be. Those who stand in my way will fall; it's as simple as that. Your passion Uzumaki, your commitment to protect others is strong. Join me? I need someone like you at my side. I really don't want to kill you, it would be a waste."

"Join you? I'm sorry but our paths lie on different roads. You just want to control everything. You're no different from Orochimaru and Akatsuki." Naruto said with slight anger in his voice.

Shaking his head, Aisu commented, "You really think my motives are as simple as world domination? I don't want to rule the world Uzumaki, I want to shape it to what is should be. No one will ever understand me but… never mind. I'm done with talking. I gave you your chance, now there will be no more."

Using his speed, which caught Naruto off guard, Aisu's blade came inches from cutting Naruto in half. If it wasn't for Naruto's own speed and ability to evade, he would have never gotten away alive. Landing a few feet away he skid to a stop "Damn, his speed increased again, how strong is this fucking guy?" Naruto didn't have time to ponder Aisu's speed. He had to worry about avoiding the blade that was coming down on his head.

Jumping to his left he avoided the blade, but the black haired shinobi followed up with a back kick that caught Naruto in the stomach and sent him flying. While he was heading towards a wall, the leader of the Cloud village appeared behind him with the intent to cut through him once more. However, black blade met wit crystal white as Naruto turned quickly to shield himself from the blow that would have proven to be fatal. Naruto looked into Aisu's eyes that seemed to be filled with pain,"What's this? Why does he seem sad."

Fading from view once more, the dragon wielder appeared a few feet behind Naruto.

Aim his sword at Naruto, two dragons' one black and the other crimson bullets its way toward Naruto. Cocking back the sword as far as he could, Naruto downward slash form a 'Crecent Moon' that flew at the two dragons. Instead of cutting through the dragon this time, the dragons went around the charka and were still heading toward Naruto.

Naruto jumped up to dodge the jutsu, but he was never the target. Naruto caught Aisu's wicked grin. "Shit he was aiming at them from the start." Having no choice, he teleported in front of the group, in the stands and prepared to protect them.

Watching the incoming dragons Naruto cursed himself for being so naïve. "Shit no time have to…." Raising the sword high above his head, the blade started to glow brighter one more. When the dragon crimson dragon got inches from him, golden chakra from the sky that looked like a star tore through the head of the dragon. Another projectile did the same to the black dragon.

Naruto eyes went to Aisu, "I'm not done with you." Bringing the sword down to his side in a slashing motion, the sky was filled with golden dots. When the dot got closer, everyone saw the star shape chakra that crashed the ground.

Aisu avoided one, and then he avoided another. He found himself having to dodge all of these projectiles. He landed in a crouching position only to look up and see that there was no way to dodge the jutsu, "Shit I can't dodge." With no option left, the jutsu crashed down on Aisu causing a big explosion in the stadium that caused everything to turn white.

Outside of the Village…

Kakashi saw the white dome that came from the stadium, "What was that?"

Naiya shook her head, "I don't know but it was powerful. Neji?"

"It was Naruto. He used some jutsu that caused that explosion." Neji answered.

"Can you see them Neji?" Tenten asked worried.

He shook his head, "It's too bright I can't see anything right now. Hold up wait…"

Back at where the stadium was…

The white started to fade from the area. What was once a stadium was now ruins. Standing on top of the rubble with Heaven's blade at his side, Naruto looked straight ahead. Behind him was the group in the stands under Hinata's protective barrier.

About 50 feet to his left, the group that had Senzairu was still operational and the seal was still going. This caused Naruto to become curious, "How did they survive? It should have broken through the barrier and Senzairu should have been freed. Unless… where are you?"

Hayami who was behind the barrier smiled. She jumped up, "Yatta, Naruto-niisan did it."

Yumi placed a hand on the girl, "No, Aisu is still out there."

"He survived?" Konohamaru said with a hint of surprise.

"Did you think something like that would kill me?" Konohamaru eyes widened when he heard that voice. The man with a torn shirt, and a few cuts on his body appeared behind Naruto.

Feeling his presences, Naruto turned around slowly but was too late in evading the blade that cut across his chest. Falling to one knee, he stabbed the ground with his sword before he could fall to both. "Shit he… he got me. How, I didn't even sense him until it was too late. Was he holding back?"

A kick to the jaw sent Naruto skidding across the ground. Standing and watching Naruto come to a stop, Aisu started to speak, "The hope… the one to carry the torch… the worlds champion… you disappoint me Naruto. In seven months you came a long way, but you still haven't mastered the blade. That takes years of practice. Right now, you are not ready to wield that blade. This battle was decided when you made the choice to fight me."

Aisu started to walk toward Naruto, "I commend you though. You have pushed me to my limit in this form. That was something that not even Ryuho could do. Your strength, your loyalty, and your drive to protect would have been useful in the new world. It's truly a shame Naruto."

Aisu was now standing over Naruto. Senzairu yelled out to Hinata, "Hurry and break this barrier, I can save him if you do."

Aisu turned to the girl. Doing a hand seal, flame shot from his hand. When it hit the ground it formed a circle around the pentagon shield. "Sorry Senzairu, you will not be interfering in this battle."

"Now, its time to end this, Goodbye" Raising his sword high above his head, he bought it down on Naruto's head. Everyone watched as the blade came down in slow motion. The group hope was no more… until Naruto caught the blade with his left hand. Aisu's eyes widened at this action.

"You think that I would stop fighting after some slash? You have to do better then that Aisu, much better." Letting go of heaven's blade and turning his palm upside, a clone appeared on his right. Chakra started to form in Naruto's hand. The white chakra forming around it reminded everyone of a shuriken.

Aisu was a little scared, "I can't get it by that jutsu. If I get hit by that it's over."

Hinata's vein ridden eye was expanded as she saw the intensity of chakra within, "That jutsu…"

Tsunade thought back to a conversation she had with Jiraiya, "Form manipulation with his natural element… so that's what you were referring to Jiraiya. This jutsu is too strong" She said to herself. Doing a few hand seals, she decided to aid Hinata and strengthen the seal she had.

Naruto smiled at Aisu, "No escape Raikage-dono." The clone on his right disappeared and Naruto thrust forth his hand. It got inches from Aisu and slowly continued until it made contact." The explosion spread through out what would have been the stadium spilling into other portions of the town."

In Konoha…

Jiraiya motioned for everyone to stop. "Naruto, why the hell did you use that jutsu."

"That was Naruto, are you certain?" Kakashi asked the toad hermit.

"Yes, that was the Rasengan completed" He said informing the copy ninja.

"You mean…" Naiya said but was cut off.

"Yes, he added his element to the ultimate form of form manipulation. We have to hurry though." Everyone nodded and headed to the site the explosion occurred.

Hokage Monument…

Sasuke who was helping one of the older men placed him on the ground. "He turned toward the stadium. "I should head back."

Before he could take off, Yuugao landed next to him. "You're heading back to the stadium I presume, I'm going with you."

"Suit yourself" Was all Sasuke said before he took off.

Yuugao didn't hesitate in pursuing him. "Senzairu I hope your okay?"

Sasuke glance behind him to see she was on his tail, "What the hell did you do dobe? I hope you won."

The two continue toward the stadium.

Stadium…

The dust started to settle down. Naruto was standing over the body of Aisu. Dropping 'Dragon's Claw' Naruto looked beat up. "Damn, that jutsu is a double edge sword but it is definitely effective. But finally… it's over." Naruto glanced at Tsunade and the others that were in the barrier.

Using the remaining strength that he had, Naruto walked up to the group that was about 30 yards away. When he reached Tsunade he smiled, "Baa-chan, where the hell is my 90 million ryou?"

"It's in the mail" She said sarcastically.

Hayami didn't waste anytime in running toward Naruto and jumping up to give him a huge, "Naruto-niisan!"

Returning the hug, even though his arm was in pain, "It's good to see you too Yami-chan. Were you good for Yumi and Temari?"

She nodded, "Yep. Sasuke-san was pretty cool too. See what he gave me." The girl pointed to her sword.

Naruto was little surprised, "Sasuke gave that to you?"

"Yep. He said that I would need it to protect myself." She said.

Naruto glanced at Yumi who just said, "Are you okay?"

He nodded, "Yes. My arm hurts a little but nothing a good night sleep won't cure."

"To think you would come this far." Naruto turned to Shinji who was being supported by Hinata.

"You don't look so good Shinji, sure your okay?" Naruto asked out of concern.

"I'm fine. I should be asking you if you're okay. What the hell was that jutsu?"

"It was Rasenshuriken." Everyone turned around to see Jiraiya and the group that was traveling with him.

"Well whatever it was, it was awesome." Makeinu said as he popped in front of Naruto.

"Can you show me how to do that Rase.. whatchamcallit. That was wicked man." Makeinu said.

Konohamaru punched the boy in the head, "The man is injured besides…. He has to show me first."

Everyone started to laugh while Neji and Gaara all smirked at the two boys.

Kakashi glanced at Senzairu who was still in the barrier. "I think we should free Senzairu."

Everyone nodded. Naiya stepped forth, "Leave it to me." Using her shunshin ability, she appeared in front of the barrier. Performing the necessary seals, a seal formed in the palm of her hand. She cocked her hand back with the intent to slam it against the wall but when palm got close to the barrier she had to jump back immediately. Black flames shot up around the perimeter of the barrier.

Naruto who was still holding Hayami turned to his right see if Aisu was still on the ground. What he saw was Aisu morph into a dragon "Shit I missed."

Closing in on the group with blinding speed, Naruto turned back to his left to see Aisu flying at him with the kuroi blade. Time was standing still. Naruto felt like he was the only one that could see him. "Shit I can't dodge with Hayami in my arm. If I try to move we both die…"

Blood was floating in the air. The sword had pierced its intended target.

Picking herself off of the ground, Hayami turned to ask Naruto why he threw her. "Naruto-niisan why did you…" the site she saw caused her to freeze.

A single tear fell from Yumi eye as she blinked at what she was seeing.

Tsunade, Jiraiya, Kakashi, Gai, Lee, Neji Tenten, Kiba Shino, and Ino were all frozen to their spot.

Naruto eyes were wide as the ebony blade pierced his stomach. Aisu expression was emotionless, "I'm sorry Naruto, you left me with no other alternative."

Pulling his sword out of the boy, Naruto grabbed the blade. "I..I…I won't…lose… here."

Aisu tightened his grip on the sword. In a swift tugging motion, he ripped the sword out Naruto's stomach. Falling to his knee, he grabbed on to Aisu. He looked into the man's eyes, "I… will not… lose … here."

With a swift back hand, Naruto was sent flying 50 yards away from everyone. No one said a word. For those few seconds he was in the air, there was absolute silence until he hit the ground. He bounced off of his back and landed on his stomach. In a last ditch effort to pick himself up, he fell back to the ground.

Hayami ran toward Naruto. The group was too stunned to even go after her. It didn't take her long to reach Naruto. Kneeling down next to him she started to shake him vigorously. "Naruto-niisan… Naruto-niisan…Naruto-niisan."

The girl continued to shake him, "Wake up niisan. Don't die niisan… wake up niisan. Niisan… Niisan." Tears started to gather in the girls eyes as she continue try and wake him up to no avail.

Naruto was dead.

Aisu looked at the little girl as she continued to perform and exercise in futility. His comments caught everyone's attention, "Killing someone of his caliber saddens me greatly, you have no idea. But, in order for change to occur and for my dream to be realized, all who stand in my way must perish. Regardless if they are good or bad."

Tsunade's fist was clenched as tears fell from her eyes, "You talk as if you are doing the world a favor. You … You are a sick bastard. You took away one of the only people I care about in this world and you say it is for the better."

Every shinobi present slipped into a fighting stance. Sakura stepped up to the fore front of the group with tears in her eyes as well, "You will not leave here alive."

The sand that Gaara was using danced around his body. "You will pay for killing Naruto."

Aisu gripped his sword, "So be it. You all will die."

Senzairu who was behind the barrier yelled out, "Don't challenge him; you guys can't wi…what the hell."

His eyes were averted to another location. He wasn't the only one, everyone eyes were in fact averted to where Naruto body was. The reason being was due to a strong chakra force that was felt by all.

With a blue outline of chakra surrounding her body, Hayami was standing with her sword in her right hand. The tip of the blade was resting on the ground and the girls head was down. In a double voice, the little said,

"You take away my mommy and daddy as well as my family, you hurt Shinji-nii,

You take away my mommy and daddy as well as my family, you hurt Shinji-nii,

and now you killed someone who means the world to me.

and now you killed someone who means the world to me."

Hayami lifted her head revealing cheeks wet with tears and eyes the same color as the morning sky.

"I will never forgive you

I will never forgive you"

She gripped her sword with both of her small hands and charged at Aisu head on.

Appearing in front of the man who killed off her family, she swung the blade at him with all her might but he caught the blade with his bare hands!

Shinji watched his cousin in shock "She activated Naiteki Reikon but how? She shouldn't have been able to at this age. She may have activated it but she isn't in control of her actions."

Tsunade was surprised along with everyone else, "Such power for a child."

Aisu looked into the girls eyes. What caught his attention was the fact that blood was dripping from where the sword at struck. "This girl…her potential is a threat." He kicked the girl forcing her to let go of the blade, sending her flying in the direction she came from.

Aiming his sword at the girl, 'Rising Dragon' shot from his sword and headed towards the girl. When the flames got inches within her, wings shielded her from the flames. She found herself in the arms of Sasuke, who now had black wings and long purplish gray hair. The only noticeable difference in Sasuke was that his skin was no longer brown, it returned to its normal tan tone. He was in his Level 3 curse Seal form. She looked up to see him and said before she passed out, "Sasuke-san." Sasuke, who was in pain turned around slowly to look at Aisu. "Shit… Level three is putting too much of a strain on me. It's because I don't have enough Chakra to maintain it and that attack didn't help any at all. Fuck."

Aisu aimed his blade at Sasuke "His power has elevated dramatically The Uchiha clan will end now. If I allow him to gain anymore power or master that eye to its fullest capability then… I really don't want to think about that. I had a hard time fighting Uchiha Itachi. Sasuke is younger and his potential seems to be greater. Plus he has the Curse Seal that fool Orochimaru developed. Along with the girl he must die." Sasuke couldn't move because the pain was too much. He was doing all he could to hold Hayami up.

Naiya knew that their chance was now, "Hinata, now!"

Without hesitation, Hinata appeared about 10 feet in front of Aisu while Naiya appeared behind him. "Now!" Naiya yelled out.

Performing the seals necessary and the same speed and simultaneous motion, the two when slammed their hands to the ground, the 'solar cross' symbol formed on the ground. With Aisu in the middle of the small circle, the symbol started to glow cyan.

"What the hell is this?" Aisu questioned. When he felt that his power was slowly draining he realized what was going on.

He quickly slammed his sword to the ground. Two dragons broke from the ground in front and back of him attacking Naiya and Hinata at the same time. Both women evaded the attack but at the cost of breaking the seal.

Naiya cursed herself"Dammit, I should have thought this through. How the hell was he able to even break free? The power that the contract grants is something to fear."

Ignoring Hinata and Naiya all together, his goal was the little girl. "She will be problematic." Swinging his sword in a slashing motion a wave of flames was on course to Hayami and Sasuke. The Uchiha cursed himself for not having enough chakra to protect himself and Hayami.

The flame ripped through Jiraiya's 'mudd walls, Gaara's sand, Tsunade's demon walls only be stopped by reddish-orange flames that rained on the wave of fire.

Aisu eyes expanded. Turning to the direction in which the flames came from he saw Senzairu, and the shinobi who held the barrier in place lay dead at his feet. Standing behind the golden eye shinobi was a blue haired shinobi from the Mist.

Senzairu addressed the girl, "Thanks for helping me out back there. I will take it from here."

Safaia nodded, "Understood. You are the only one here who could take him on. Even if I were to advance to all eight-tails, you two are still stronger then me."

"You, Naiya, and, Hinata focus on creating a barrier for everyone. Our battle will probably do a lot of damage." Senzairu said to the younger Shinobi.

Aisu was pissed. He didn't want to fight Senzairu. He knew for a fact that Senzairu was probably the only person who could stop him. He slipped into a fighting stance as did Senzairu. The two warriors prepared for their long awaited battle.

Somewhere Unknown…

Picking himself off of the ground, Naruto felt for the hole in his chest. But he couldn't find it. "What the hell is going on? Where am I?" Looking around the, Naruto could see the sunny blue skies and a Mountain in front of him, actually he saw a mountain in behind and to the side of him as well. He found that he himself was stuck in between the mountains. He continues to look around until a voice captured his ear.

"So you've finally made it I see?"

Naruto turned around to the sound of a familiar voice expecting to see himself, but instead he saw a guy about Kakashi's age with shoulder length silver hair and eyes blue like Naruto's sitting on ledge. The only difference was that his was glowing and Naruto's wasn't.

"You're 'Heaven's Blade'…wait made it? What are you talking about…wait am I dead?"

"Quite the opposite. You are in limbo. All wielders of the blade who near death are bought here for one purpose and one purpose only." The spirit of the blade said informing Naruto.

"What is that purpose?" Naruto asked out of curiosity.

The soul that was the blade stood and smiled, "To wield the unwilled, becoming the Bearer of the Light."

They were gazing at one another. Naruto, who was on the ground, looked up while the spirit of the Blade looked down at Naruto. He didn't know what the future held, one thing was for certain, he was going to follow it through to the end, regardless of the outcome.

A\N

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